BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX December 7, 2022. Click the links to get the score and the full analysis of each beverage. Every Wednesday we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our reviews format in order to offer more reviews for our review hungry readers. The review pages (links below) will now offer a full tasting note with links to a full detail review for our Featured Beverages.
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Beverage of the Week
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Fluid White Applegate Valley 2021
Druid’s Fluid, some say the wine that put Troon on the map, was perhaps a mistake. According to numerous sources Druid’s Fluid was born in the 1970s when, one vintage Dick Troon had a stuck fermentation that left some unfermented sugar in the wine. When he shared this slightly sweet red wine with his neighbors it was a hit and Druid’s Fluid was born…See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Kopke 10 Years Old White Port Oporto
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and sultanas with supporting notes of brown baking spices, wild flower honey, and quince paste. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of fancy fruitcake, orange peel, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars/92 points
Kopke White Colheita Port Oporto 2010
Brilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of roasted tropical fruits and orange peel with supporting notes of kumquat, honey, and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of dried apricot, baked peach, lychee, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars/96 points
Kopke Tawny Colheita Port Oporto 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of braised red and black berries, roasted figs, and hints of balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars/92 points
Kopke 10 Years Old Tawny Port Oporto
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked orchard fruits and cardamon with supporting notes of stewed black plum and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, candied citrus zest, honey, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
Spirits Reviews
Di Antonio Amaretto Cream Liqueur
Thick, tan and creamy. A muted nose with soft scents of almond cream with candied nuts and a hint of mocha. Quite viscous on the palate with a very sweet Amaretto flavor on the front palate that quickly fades to not much more than sugar and cream. Medium-bodied while being thick on the palate and a bit flabby. Serve over ice. $15 – 3 Stars